Jumilla is about 220 miles southeast of Madrid, and this is the first wine I've ever tasted from the region (thanks to Michael Hirshoren, who brought the bottle to Dave Morgan's tasting and is shown here introducing the wine and pouring for a thirsty John Piccone). Altos de Luzon's vineyards are located at 2,100 feet.
This wine is a blend of 50% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Tempranillo. These unusual combinations are part of what makes Spanish wines so interesting...
The blend is so unusual that I don't have many comparison points for it in my taste-memory. The Monastrell and Cabernet dominate; most of the nuance of the Tempranillo is lost as a result.
$12; 87 points
Bottom Line: A good drinker at a decent price-point with fairly wide distribution.
I am glad that you enjoyed the Altos de Luzon. May I just make a correction.
Altos de Luzon has the following grapes
50%Monastrell 25% Tempranillo &
25% Cabernet Sauvigon. The quantities may vary from year to year but ever so slightly.
Posted by: Dominic | June 14, 2007 at 09:26 AM